Spread across 925 sq. km., the Periyar forests are tropical, a mixture of deciduous, semi-evergreen, and evergreen, relieved by patches of grassland. From herds of wild elephants roaming free to the diverse species of primates, birds, and tropical woodland animals and even the breathtaking variety of fauna, there’s plenty to uncover as you explore these lush green lands.
One thing you can be sure about is that your guides know their way around the forest like the back of their hand. This is mainly because they were, years ago, poachers themselves. However, with the government convincing them to go straight, they are now focussed on taking care of these lands and all its wild residents in collaboration with the forest department.
Here are a few activities you can take up during our stay
- Go on jungle patrols, night treks, and bamboo rafting.
- Explore the flora & fauna of the region with Vyana Bark Collectors who know the jungle.
- Set out to go bird watching in the Western Ghats known for unique endemic species. In fact, out of the 16 species that are endemic to the Western Ghats, 13 of them can be found in the Periyar, namely
- Nilgiri Wood Pigeon
- Malabar Parakeet
- Malabar Grey Hornbill
- Rufous Babbler
- Whitebellied Treepie
- Greyheaded Bulbul
- Black & Orange Flycatcher
- Nilgiri Flycatcher
- Whitebellied Blue Flycatcher
- Nilgiri Pipit
- Crimsonbacked Sunbird
- Whitebellied Shortwing
- Broadtailed Grassbird
To know more about the activities offered at the Periyar Tiger Reserve, click here.
BEST TIMES TO VISIT
The best season to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is from the months of October to March.
Get In Touch With Us
The Wildernest
Lake Road, Thekkady,
Kumily, Kerala 685509
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* Field is mandatory.